Job Description

What the role is:
NAC Access & Community Engagement department creates meaningful arts experiences for Singapore residents by making the arts an integral part of daily life across diverse communities and settings. You will advocate the transformative value of the arts through strategic 3P partnerships with government, corporates and social sector organisations. You will facilitate growth of arts initiatives, that are designed for community spaces, from neighbourhoods to health and care settings. You will also build capabilities, develop research to measure programme effectiveness and impact, and identify opportunities to expand arts access in underserved areas.
What you will be working on:
Build and nurture strategic partnerships to create new access points for arts engagement across all demographics, abilities and life stages [E.g. ArtsEverywhere@CDC]. Occasional work on weekends may be required.
Fund and commission innovative community arts projects and ensure high standards of delivery and impact [E.g. Arts & Wellbeing, Arts & Disability].
Promote adoption of programme design frameworks and toolkits that enable stakeholders and partners to develop effective arts programmes for social and wellbeing outcomes.
Administer NAC's grant schemes from application through to completion, including but not limited to comprehensive monitoring of funded projects and ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes.
What we are looking for:
At least 2-3 years working experience preferably in partnership management, community engagement or arts administration.
Experience in planning, managing and evaluating project delivery from inception to completion.
Meticulous with data management and capable of basic analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Able to engage partners and stakeholders and provide quality advice and guidance.
Articulate and persuasive, able to write and communicate well.
Able to maintain professionalism when managing demanding and high-pressure situations.
Functional Competencies required by this role
Communication Skills
Partnership Management
Project Timeline Management
Stakeholder Engagement
About National Arts Council:
The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive - from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

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